Joe Raposo
Known for: Sound
Born: February 8, 1937
Died: February 5, 1989
Place of birth: Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was an American composer, lyricist, songwriter, singer, and pianist, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green", "C Is For Cookie" and "Sing" (later a #3 hit for The Carpenters). He also wrote music for television shows such as The Electric Company, Shining Time Station and the sitcoms Three's Company and The Ropers, including their theme songs. In addition to these works, Raposo also composed extensively for three Dr. Seuss TV specials in collaboration with the DePatie-Freleng Enterprises: Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977), Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980), and The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982). Description above from the Wikipedia article Joe Raposo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Filmography
40 movies · 3 TV shows, newest first
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The Scripted Muppet Caper
2025
10.0
Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure
2021
7.4
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
5.0
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
5.5
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
2019
NR
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012
NR
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012
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Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009
NR
Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!
2009
NR
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004
6.4
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
1997
7.0
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993
NR
Getting Ready to Read
1992
9.0
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
1990
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Sesame Street: Dance Along!
1990
7.3
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989
1989
7.6
Shining Time Station
1989
5.5
Madeline
19889.0
Kingdom Chums - Little David's Adventure
1986
10.0
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
1986
NR
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
1986
5.8
Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas
1984
8.2
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
1982
6.2
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
1982
6.9
The Great Muppet Caper
1981
7.0
Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother
1981
7.8
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
1980
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A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979
3.0
Peeping Times
1978
6.0
Halloween Is Grinch Night
1977
7.0
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
1977
7.3
Nashville
1975
8.0
Out to Lunch
1974
7.0
Maurie
1973
5.3
Savages
1972
5.6
The Possession of Joel Delaney
1972
7.0
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
1971
6.1
The Great Santa Claus Switch
1970
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This Way to Sesame Street
1969
7.4
Hey Cinderella!
1969
6.8
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
7.0
Run, Run
1965
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
1961